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Female care leavers’ experience of the staff-child relationship while living in an intensive support children's home in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- RICE Jenni, MULLINEUX Judith, KILLICK Campbell
- Journal article citation:
- Child Care in Practice, 28(1), 2022, pp.4-19.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background and purpose: Compassion and human connection are core social work values and as such they inform our interventions in all settings. It is generally recognised that young people need love and positive attention to thrive, but residential care provision often focuses on the more practical physiological and safety needs of young people. This study uses a narrative synthesis of literature followed by an innovative methodology to gather the perspectives of young women who have experienced residential childcare. These have been analysed to investigate how the actions and attitudes of residential staff impact on the young people in their care. Methods: A narrative synthesis of current literature was used as the basis of an in-depth qualitative study examining female adult care leavers’ experience of the staff child relationship. The method of self-characterisation was chosen as an empowering and enjoyable way to gather the stories of young people. It was supported by semi-structured interviews to provide valuable insights into the unique experience of 5 members of a hard to reach population. Findings: The review of the literature identified the themes of trust, continuity and reciprocity as important aspects of relationships with staff. These were echoed in the research findings where young people appreciated sharing time and space, honest open communication and acceptance. Respondents recounted small acts of thoughtfulness by staff although at the time they may not have been in a position to fully appreciate this compassion. Young people differentiated between staff who were caring and those who were not. This article will discuss the value of compassion and consider the reasons why some staff can be perceived as emotionally distant. (Edited publisher abstract)
The influence of informal support on battered women’s use of formal services
- Authors:
- SHIN Narae, PARK Eonju
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 30(9), 2021, pp.1203-1219.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study explored the association between informal support (positive/negative) and three formal services (police, legal, and domestic violence services) among battered women and to examine the factors that influence their use of formal services. One hundred and fourteen battered women were recruited through domestic violence agencies in four metropolitan areas. A logistic regression analysis was employed separately for each of three formal services. The results showed that only positive informal support had a significant impact on the use of all three of these formal services. These findings emphasize the need for more attention to understand the informal networks of isolated women to reach formal services. (Edited publisher abstract)
A qualitative investigation of models of community mental health care for women with perinatal mental health problems
- Authors:
- TAYLOR Billie Lever, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 30(5), 2021, pp.594-600.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Specialist community perinatal mental health teams support women diagnosed with moderate to severe psychiatric difficulties in pregnancy or postnatally. These teams are being expanded across the UK, and there is considerable international interest in this model of care. However, not all women access these teams, and many are instead supported by community mental health services that do not specialise in the perinatal period. Aims: To explore perinatal women’s experiences of specialist perinatal versus generic non-perinatal community mental health support. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 36 women diagnosed with perinatal mental health difficulties who were supported in the community either by a specialist perinatal or general non-perinatal mental health service. Data were analysed thematically. Results: Women felt that specialist perinatal and non-perinatal services alike were under-resourced and somewhat too narrow in their remit, but reported positive experiences across both settings. They particularly valued the specialist expertise offered by perinatal teams, but also valued greater continuity of care over a longer period, which some non-perinatal teams provided. Conclusions: The findings suggest that women who experience perinatal mental health difficulties value specialist perinatal expertise, but that general, non-perinatal teams may also have advantages for some. Further research into optimal care arrangements is merited. (Edited publisher abstract)
What’s eating you? Risk factors for poor health behaviors among family caregivers
- Authors:
- KOUMOUTZIS Athena, CICHY Kelly E.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 25(11), 2021, pp.2132-2139.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: Overeating and obesity are major public health issues in the United States. Caregivers are at greater risk of engaging in poor health behaviors, such as emotional eating, to cope with the demands of caregiving. Using Heatherton and Baumeister (1991) Escape Theory, this study examines the associations between caregiver characteristics (i.e. age, gender, and BMI) and emotional eating, including the extent to which family strain mediates these associations. Method: Data are from the MIDUS 3 dataset (N = 326) and include family caregivers of older adults and children with special health care needs (Mage = 62.88 years, SD = 10.28; 69.6% female). Results: Female caregivers were more likely than male caregivers to engage in emotional eating. Age was significantly associated with emotional eating, where increased age was associated with less emotional eating. ANCOVA results indicated that obese caregivers were the most likely to engage in emotional eating. Results also indicated that family strain significantly mediated the association between caregiver age and emotional eating. Linear regression analyses indicated that female gender predicted emotional eating, although family strain did not mediate the association between gender and emotional eating. Similarly, after controlling for family strain as a mediator, higher BMI was still significantly associated with emotional eating, suggesting that BMI is a strong predictor of emotional eating among family caregivers regardless of present family strain. Conclusion: Interventions targeted at managing family strain, particularly for younger, female caregivers, could improve coping and decrease poor health behaviors. (Edited publisher abstract)
Treatment of substance use disorder and psychological trauma: outcomes of the Women of Worth program
- Authors:
- BERGER Lisa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 21(3), 2021, pp.289-298.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Given the co-occurrence of substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder, existing SUD treatment programs are integrating the treatment of psychological trauma into their programming. The present study evaluated 120 women enrolled in the Women of Worth program, a gender-responsive treatment model, on several treatment outcomes. Substance use, depression, psychological trauma severity, and substance-related problems decreased significantly across time, only anxiety did not. Several study results also appear clinically meaningful. Overall, the results of the Women of Worth program may support the integration of psychological trauma treatment into existing SUD programs for women. (Edited publisher abstract)
Participation by women with physical functional diversity: from inherited oppression to social integration
- Authors:
- CORONA-AGUILAR Antonia, DIAZ-JIMENEZ Rosa Maria, CARAVACA-SANCHEZ Francisco
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 74(3), 2021, pp.320-331.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper analyses the participation processes displayed by women with physical functional diversity in Spain, from the perspective of feminism and human rights. Responses from 18 participants with physical functional diversity allowed us to describe the female participants, as well as to explain their participation histories and plans, including any enabling or obstructing elements. This feedback also allowed us to interpret the participation models of women in positions or situations of influence. This paper, using qualitative methodology, combines grounded theory, intersectionality, and discourse narration to analyse the life contexts and elements that impede access to social participation on a level playing field for these women. The results present emancipatory tools for women and arguments for political decision-making that can help women overcome oppression and violence, thereby facilitating their integration into society. (Edited publisher abstract)
Domestic violence through a Caribbean lens: historical context, theories, risks and consequences
- Authors:
- LACEY Krim K., JEREMIAH Rohan D, WEST Carolyn M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 30(6), 2021, pp.761-780.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Studies show that increasing and escalating rates of violence prominently exist among Caribbean family and intimate relationships. As known to many, the social and cultural norms that underscore gendered disparities within Caribbean societies disproportionately increases the risk of violence for women and children. With general knowledge surrounding these issues within Caribbean communities and across its Diaspora, the scientific literature lacks critical in-depth analysis of the risks and consequences of violence, along with important steps in curbing this social and public health concern that continues to impact the lives and well-being of individuals who experience higher than usual victimization rates. This manuscript highlights historical perspectives, theories, prevalence, risks and consequences of violence among Caribbean descendants. The article further proposes recommendations for prevention and intervention measures that might be useful in addressing the escalating rate of violence within the family and relationship contexts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding intimate partner violence among immigrant and refugee women: a grounded theory analysis
- Authors:
- NJIE-CARR Veronica P. S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 30(6), 2021, pp.792-810.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Immigrant and refugee women may experience considerable multifaceted and interrelated barriers that place them at heightened risk for intimate partner violence (IPV). The objective of this analysis was to increase our understanding of immigrant and refugee women’s responses to abuse. This study conducted in-depth interviews with 84 women who immigrated from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Engendering Resilience to Survive emerged as the core category explaining women’s strength to stay safe and survive IPV experiences. In the face of the violence they experienced, women in this sample demonstrated remarkable resilience and the ability to harness their strength to survive. Resilience as a process and outcome could facilitate empowerment, and self-directedness to access health services and resources to stay safe. The developed Engendering Resilience to Survive Model can be utilized as a framework to inform research, policy, and practice to support abused women. (Edited publisher abstract)
Help-seeking behavior of South Asian women in domestic violence: a scoping review
- Author:
- SRIPADA Poonam
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 31(6), 2021, pp.729-750.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Domestic violence (DV) has serious implications for the welfare of South Asian (SA) women in the United States. Previous studies have identified significantly lower rates of help-seeking among SA women compared to the dominant culture and other cultural groups. However, there are no scoping reviews that summarize the literature to identify strategies for intervention and future research in order to promote faster and larger systemic wide change that is urgently necessary to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to review and synthesize empirical studies that explore the socio-cultural factors related to the help-seeking behavior of SA women primarily in the United States. Forty-five English language peer reviewed articles met the inclusion criteria. The socio-cultural factors identified in the reviewed studies using a descriptive analytical method with a narrative review are patriarchy, acculturation, socioeconomic status, cultural competency, and immigration status. Implications for research and practice are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Job satisfaction: a positive attribute of work-family integration for female social work faculty
- Authors:
- SIMMONS Catherine A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 40(6), 2021, pp.803-819.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Academic literature exploring the experiences and needs among women in the social work professorate has yet to explore the ways in which work-life and family-life are compatible, including work-life enrichment and job satisfaction. To remedy this empirical gap, the current descriptive exploratory study of 504 female tenure-track social work academics investigates components essential to job satisfaction, which are also important to work-life enrichment. A particular emphasis is placed on differences and similarities between women who have dependent children (e.g., under 18 and in the home), women who have adult children, and women who have no children. Data were collected using an on-line survey of social work faculty working at CSWE accredited programs. Variables explored include professional connectedness, workplace empowerment, career satisfaction, and stress. The most salient finding is that having dependent children is not a detriment to factors essential for successful work-life enrichment and job satisfaction, even though overall stress is higher. The three groups have more similarities than differences. Implications for policy, practice, and future research are addressed. (Edited publisher abstract)